College Football Analysts Rod Gilmore & More Sign New Deals with ESPNJuly 31, 2017ESPN has signed new deals with several of its prominent college football voices in advance of the 2017 season. Dusty Dvoracek, Rod Gilmore, Brock Huard, Tom Luginbill and Greg McElroy will all continue to serve as game analysts and contribute to ESPN's college football coverage.
Oliver Platt & More Among Talent Attached to IFC's Development SlateJuly 31, 2017 On the heels of the critically acclaimed Brockmire, the highest-rated first season show in the network's history, IFC has today announced 11 new comedy projects as part of their development slate for 2018 series consideration including a new scripted half hour executive produced by Oliver Platt.
AMC Announces Year-Round Documentary Series AMC VISIONARIESJuly 31, 2017AMC has announced from the Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour that it will be producing a year-round documentary series AMC VISIONARIES, partnering with prolific artists to unveil the untold stories and fascinating histories of pop culture genres from the masters themselves.
AMC Orders New Original Series DIETLAND from Marti NoxonJuly 31, 2017AMC announced at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer 2017 Press Tour, AMC that it has greenlit a new dramatic series DIETLAND, from Marti Noxon ('Mad Men,' 'UnReal,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 'Sharp Objects,' 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce') and based on Sarai Walker's 2015 novel of the same name.
SundanceTV to Premiere New Psychological Thriller LIAR, 9/27July 31, 2017SundanceTV has announced the taut psychological thriller LIAR will premiere Wednesday, September 27th at 10p/9c. The six-part series, which was created, written and executive produced by BAFTA and Golden Globe(R) nominated producers and screenwriters Harry and Jack Williams' of Two Brothers Pictures and stars Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt ('Downton Abbey') and BAFTA's Sian Phillips Award recipient Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four).
Samantha Morton Stars in Sundance Now's Chilling New Mini-Series RILLINGTON PLACEJuly 31, 2017Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service dedicated to bringing viewers high-quality original and exclusive TV series, and acclaimed independent films and documentaries, announced today the acquisition of BAFTA nominated mini-series RILLINGTON PLACE through a deal with BBC Worldwide North America.
Sundance Now to Premiere New Original Series RIVIERA 9/14July 31, 2017Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service dedicated to bringing members high-quality, acclaimed independent film, documentaries and TV series announced today the acquisition of RIVIERA, a sumptuous thriller starring Julia Stiles (The Bourne Series).
Supernatural Spy Thriller THE ROCK Coming to Premium Pay Platform STARZJuly 31, 2017Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today that STARZ has picked up the supernatural spy thriller THE ROCK, produced by a ground-breaking partnership between global content leader Lionsgate and Liberty Global, the world's largest international TV and broadband company.
Starz Releases New OUTLANDER Video and HOWARDS END Images at TCAJuly 31, 2017At this year's Televisions Critics Association (TCA) Summer 2017 Press Tour, Starz released a new behind the scenes video entitled 'Parallel Lives,' from OUTLANDER season three, featuring new footage and cast interviews. The Starz Original Series 'Outlander' premieres on Sunday, September 10th at 8pm ET/PT on STARZ.
Sundance Now Announces New Scripted Original Comedy BACK, Coming This FallJuly 31, 2017Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service dedicated to bringing members high-quality, acclaimed independent film, documentaries and TV series, announced today a new scripted original co-production, BACK, created and written by Oscar nominee Simon Blackwell (Veep, In the Loop, Peep Show), directed by Ben Palmer (The Inbetweeners) and starring BAFTA winners David Mitchell (Peep Show) and Robert Webb (Peep Show).
A&E to Present 2-Part Nonfiction Biography Special ELIZABETH SMART: AUTOBIOGRAPHYJuly 28, 2017Marking the 15th anniversary of Elizabeth Smart's harrowing childhood abduction, A&E and Lifetime will premiere a cross-network event that allows Smart to tell her story in her own words. A&E's Biography special ELIZABETH SMART: AUTOBIOGRAPHY premieres in two 90-minute installments on Sunday, November 12 and Monday, November 13 at 9PM ET/PT.
Lifetime Orders New Seasons of UnREAL and MARY KILLS PEOPLEJuly 28, 2017Lifetime ups its premium scripted content with new season greenlights of the critically-acclaimed drama series UnREAL for a fourth season and freshman drama Mary Kills People for a season two, it was announced today by Liz Gateley, EVP and Head of Programming for Lifetime.